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Watery Connections Trivia Quiz

You will be given two places and you have to name the body of water that is between the two places.

A multiple-choice quiz by CheekyBalloon. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
CheekyBalloon

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
102,951

Updated
Oct 14 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1136

Last 3 plays: Guest 92 (1/10), rossian (7/10), Guest 172 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This strait lies between Canada and a Danish territory. Hint

North Atlantic Ocean

Hudson Strait

Denmark Strait

Davis Strait

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Question 2 of 10

2. This body of water lies between Spain and Lebanon. Hint

Indian Ocean

South Atlantic Ocean

Suez Canal

Mediterranean Sea

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Question 3 of 10

3. This strait links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 4 of 10

4. This lies between the Malay Penisula and Sumatra. Hint

Java Sea

South China Sea

Strait of Malacca

Strait of Malaysia

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Question 5 of 10

5. This body of water lies between the Sudan and Saudi Arabia.

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 6 of 10

6. This body of water lies between Nauru and Colombia.

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which body of water lies between the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean? Hint

Strait of Gibraltar

Gibraltar Channel

Strait of Spain

Strait of Morocco

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Question 8 of 10

8. This lies between China and Taiwan. Hint

China Strait

East China Sea

South China Sea

Taiwan Strait

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Question 9 of 10

9. This lies between New Zealand and Australia. Hint

Bass Strait

Coral Sea

Cook Strait

Tasman Sea

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Question 10 of 10

10. This body of water separates Argentina and Antarctica. Hint

Weddel Sea

Drake Passage

South Ocean

Strait of Magellan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This strait lies between Canada and a Danish territory.

Answer: Davis Strait

The Davis Strait lies between Greenland, pocession of Denmark and Baffin Island, part of Canada's north. It is the 180 miles(290km) wide at the narrowest point. Large numbers of icebergs move through the strait everyday. It was first explored by John Davis in 1587.

2. This body of water lies between Spain and Lebanon.

Answer: Mediterranean Sea

The Mediterranean Sea lies between Lebanon (Middle East) and Spain (Europe). It connects to the Atlantic Ocean through the Strait of Gibraltar; to the Black Sea through the Dardanelles, the Sea of Marmara, and the Bosporus; and to the Red Sea through the Suez Canal.

3. This strait links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.

Answer: Strait of Hormuz

It has been a source of conflict because of its strategic position at the entrance of the Persian Gulf.

4. This lies between the Malay Penisula and Sumatra.

Answer: Strait of Malacca

The Strait of Malacca is one of the more important water links in the world. At the end of the strait is the industralized nation of Singapore. It was a haven for pirates who menaced Dutch and English traders.

5. This body of water lies between the Sudan and Saudi Arabia.

Answer: Red Sea

The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 made the Red Sea one of the chief shipping routes connecting Europe with East Asia and Australia.

6. This body of water lies between Nauru and Colombia.

Answer: Pacific Ocean

The Pacific is the biggest body of water on Earth and is named for its calm waters.

7. Which body of water lies between the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean?

Answer: Strait of Gibraltar

It's the only way out of the Mediterranean to the Atlantic, making it one of the busiest straits in the world. A ship passes through it every seven minutes.

8. This lies between China and Taiwan.

Answer: Taiwan Strait

It also links East China Sea with the South China Sea. Also called the Formosa Strait.

9. This lies between New Zealand and Australia.

Answer: Tasman Sea

Named for Dutch explorer, Abel Tasman. The largest city on this sea is Sydney, Australia.

10. This body of water separates Argentina and Antarctica.

Answer: Drake Passage

Named after Sir Francis Drake.

Source: Author CheekyBalloon

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